Where is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a lake in Elbert County, Georgia. Its water-quality measurements are published by Georgia EPD and shown on this page as reported.

Are there boat ramps on J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Broad River Campground. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Georgia's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

Elbert County, Georgia1,415 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Georgia EPD for this lake.

Area

1,415 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

30.4 mi

Measured length

Public access

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J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir in Elbert County, Georgia has water-quality measurements published by Georgia EPD, shown here as reported. Surface area: 1415 acres.

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J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a 1,415-acre lake in Elbert County, Georgia. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Georgia EPD. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp
Big water1,415 acres

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

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Water quality measurements for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

These are the measurements Georgia EPD publishes for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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Lake Details

Surface area

1,415 acres

Shoreline

30.4 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Georgia EPD

No bathymetric survey has been published for J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Broad River CampgroundPublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Frequently asked questions about J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

Where is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?: J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir is a lake in Elbert County, Georgia. Its water-quality measurements are published by Georgia EPD and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?: J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir in Elbert County, Georgia has water-quality measurements published by Georgia EPD, shown here as reported. Surface area: 1415 acres.
Is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?: J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Broad River Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir?: J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Georgia's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.